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White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch load from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44 later in this section. If you are charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, turn on the headlamps to boost the vehicle system voltage to properly charge the battery. Trailer Brake Control Wiring Harness The wires for the trailer brake control are taped to a wiring harness under the instrument panel. The trailer brake control harness will contain the following labeled wires: Dark Blue Wire (#47): Trailer Brake Red Wire (#242): Batt Light Blue Wire (#20): Brake Lights Black Wire (#2050): Brake Ground 4-57

Section	Page
2008 GMC Canyon BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seats	7
Manual Lumbar	7
Power Lumbar	8
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	13
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Lap Belt	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	64
Where Are the Airbags?	67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	71
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	72
Passenger Sensing System	73
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Restraint System Check	79
Checking the Restraint Systems	79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	80
Features and Controls	81
Keys	83
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	85
Doors and Locks	87
Door Locks	87
Power Door Locks	88
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	88
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	89
Lockout Protection	89
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	89
Tailgate	90
Windows	92
Manual Windows	92
Power Windows	93
Sliding Rear Window	94
Sun Visors	94
Theft-Deterrent Systems	95
Content Theft-Deterrent	95
Passlock® (U. S. Only)	96
PASS-Key® III+	97
PASS-Key® III+ Operation (Canada Only)	97
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	99
New Vehicle Break-In	99
Ignition Positions	99
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	101
Starting the Engine	101
Engine Coolant Heater	102
Automatic Transmission Operation	103
Manual Transmission Operation	106
Four-Wheel Drive	108
Parking Brake	112
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	114
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	116
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	117
Parking Over Things That Burn	117
Engine Exhaust	117
Running the Engine While Parked	118
Mirrors	119
Manual Rearview Mirror	119
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	120
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	120
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	123
Outside Manual Mirrors	125
Outside Power Mirrors	126
Outside Convex Mirror	126
OnStar® System	127
Storage Areas	130
Glove Box	130
Cupholder(s)	130
Center Console Storage	130
Assist Handles	131
Rear Storage Area	131
Sunroof	132
Instrument Panel	133
Instrument Panel Overview	136
Hazard Warning Flashers	138
Other Warning Devices	138
Horn	138
Tilt Wheel	139
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	140
Flash-to-Pass	141
Windshield Wipers	141
Windshield Washer	142
Cruise Control	142
Exterior Lamps	145
Headlamps on Reminder	146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	146
Automatic Headlamp System	147
Fog Lamps	148
Exterior Cargo Lamps	148
Interior Lamps	148
Instrument Panel Brightness	149
Dome Lamp	149
Dome Lamp Override	149
Exit Lighting	149
Electric Power Management	150
Battery Run-Down Protection	150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	150
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	151
Climate Controls	152
Climate Control System	152
Outlet Adjustment	154
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	155
Instrument Panel Cluster	156
Speedometer and Odometer	157
Trip Odometer	157
Tachometer	157
Safety Belt Reminders	158
Airbag Readiness Light	159
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	160
Charging System Light	162
Up-Shift Light	162
Brake System Warning Light	163
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	164
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	164
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	165
Tire Pressure Light	165
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	166
Oil Pressure Light	168
Security Light	169
Cruise Control Light	169
Highbeam On Light	169
Fuel Gage	170
Driver Information Center (DIC)	170
DIC Operation and Displays	170
DIC Warnings and Messages	174
Audio System(s)	178
Setting the Time	179
Radio(s)	180
Using an MP3	196
XM Radio Messages	200
Theft-Deterrent Feature	201
Radio Reception	201
Fixed Mast Antenna	202
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	202
Chime Level Adjustment	202
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	204
Defensive Driving	204
Drunk Driving	204
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	205
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	206
Braking in Emergencies	207
Traction Control System (TCS)	207
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	208
Steering	209
Off-Road Recovery	211
Passing	211
Loss of Control	211
Off-Road Driving	213
Driving at Night	226
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	226
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	227
Highway Hypnosis	227
Hill and Mountain Roads	228
Winter Driving	229
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	232
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	232
Recovery Hooks	233
Loading Your Vehicle	234
Truck-Camper Loading Information	240
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	240
Towing	240
Towing Your Vehicle	240
Recreational Vehicle Towing	240
Towing a Trailer	246
Trailer Recommendations	259
Service and Appearance Care	261
Service	263
Accessories and Modifications	263
California Proposition 65 Warning	263
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	264
Doing Your Own Service Work	264
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	265
Fuel	265
Gasoline Octane	265
Gasoline Specifications	265
California Fuel	266
Additives	266
Fuels in Foreign Countries	267
Filling the Tank	268
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	270
Checking Things Under the Hood	270
Hood Release	271
Engine Compartment Overview	272
Engine Oil	275
Engine Oil Life System	278
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	279
Automatic Transmission Fluid	281
Manual Transmission Fluid	283
Hydraulic Clutch	284
Engine Coolant	286
Radiator Pressure Cap	289
Engine Overheating	289
Cooling System	291
Engine Fan Noise	296
Power Steering Fluid	296
Windshield Washer Fluid	297
Brakes	298
Battery	301
Jump Starting	302
Rear Axle	306
Four-Wheel Drive	307
Front Axle	308
Headlamp Aiming	309
Bulb Replacement	309
Halogen Bulbs	309
Headlamps	310
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	311
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	311
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	312
License Plate Lamp	313
Replacement Bulbs	313
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	314
Tires	316
Tire Sidewall Labeling	317
Tire Terminology and Definitions	319
Inflation - Tire Pressure	322
High-Speed Operation	324
Tire Pressure Monitor System	325
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	326
Tire Inspection and Rotation	330
When It Is Time for New Tires	331
Buying New Tires	332
Different Size Tires and Wheels	334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	334
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	336
Wheel Replacement	336
Tire Chains	338
If a Tire Goes Flat	339
Changing a Flat Tire	340
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	341
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	344
Secondary Latch System	351
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	354
Spare Tire	358
Appearance Care	359
Interior Cleaning	359
Fabric/Carpet	361
Leather	362
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	362
Care of Safety Belts	363
Weatherstrips	363
Washing Your Vehicle	363
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	364
Finish Care	364
Windshield and Wiper Blades	365
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	366
Tires	367
Sheet Metal Damage	367
Finish Damage	367
Underbody Maintenance	367
Chemical Paint Spotting	367
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	368
Vehicle Identification	369
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	369
Service Parts Identification Label	369
Electrical System	370
Add-On Electrical Equipment	370
Windshield Wiper Fuses	370
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	371
Capacities and Specifications	376
Capacities and Specifications	376
Maintenance Schedule	379
Maintenance Schedule	380
Introduction	380
Maintenance Requirements	380
Your Vehicle and the Environment	380
Using the Maintenance Schedule	380
Scheduled Maintenance	382
Additional Required Services	384
Maintenance Footnotes	385
Owner Checks and Services	386
At Each Fuel Fill	387
At Least Once a Month	387
At Least Once a Year	388
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	390
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	392
Engine Drive Belt Routing	393
Maintenance Record	394
Customer Assistance Information	397
Customer Assistance and Information	398
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	398
Online Owner Center	400
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	401
Customer Assistance Offices	401
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	402
Roadside Assistance Program	403
Scheduling Service Appointments	405
Courtesy Transportation	405
Collision Damage Repair	407
Reporting Safety Defects	410
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	410
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	410
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	410
Service Publications Ordering Information	411
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	412
Event Data Recorders	412
OnStar®	413
Navigation System	413
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	413

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